Coordinates: 18°26′35″N 121°48′39″E / 18.44306°N 121.81083°E / 18.44306; 121.81083The Cagayan State University (CSU; Filipino: Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Cagayan) is the largest state institution of higher learning in the Cagayan Valley Region, in terms of enrollment and number of curricular program offerings.[citation needed] The University was established through Presidential Decree 1436, later amended by Republic Act 8292 by the integration of all publicly supported higher education institutions in the province of Cagayan.The university is composed of eight campuses in the growth areas in the three congressional districts of Cagayan; the Aparri, Lal-Lo and Gonzaga campuses in the 1st District; the Piat, Lasam and Sanchez-Mira campuses in the 2nd District; and in the 3rd District, the Andrews and Carig campuses in Tuguegarao City. Each campus is headed by an Executive Officer (CEO) except in Andrews Campus where the University President concurrently acts as the CEO. The seat of governance of the university is at the Andrews Campus, where the central administration holds office.The university offers courses in liberal arts, social sciences, law, medicine and allied professions, business and economics, natural sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture and fisheries and teaching, among others. It offers the most graduate and undergraduate courses of all the universities in the province of Cagayan.In March 2012, Dr. Romeo R. Quilang, former President of the Isabela State University (ISU), was elected by the CSU Board of Regents to serve as the CSU System's fourth president. Romeo R..
This research assessed mud crab culture practices and market distribution in Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines- one of the crab culture municipalities in the province. A total of 80 mud crab key stakeholders (grow-out farmers, fatteners, dealers, retailers, and peddlers) were interviewed to gather data. The results showed that most of the mud crab farmers were male (70 %), while traders were dominantly female (97.5 %). Among the 40 mud crab farmers, 82.5 % were involved in grow-out (poly and monoculture), while 17.5 % were involved in fattening. The respondents revealed that the constraints hindering the sustainability of mud crab culture in the area included: intra-species cannibalism, flooding, limited knowledge in crab farming, and inconsistent supply of quality crab seeds. There were 6 different marketing chains identified in the area, involving different stakeholders, with Crab Farmer-Retailer-Consumer being the most common distribution pattern. The results of this research are good input for the development of a municipal mud crab management plan. Highlights Mudcrab culture is one of the economic activities that benefits both men and women in the area Several techniques and strategies in mudcrab culture were employed in the area but still challenged with several constraints Five major actors (i.e. farmers, fatteners, dealers, retailers and peddlers) were identified to have major roles in mudcrab industry in the area Different marketing chains from farmer to consumer were observed in the area
This study explored the competence and confidence of pre-service teachers in discerning fake news as empirical bases for the development of a contextualized media literacy training module. Grounded in Information Processing Theory and Media Literacy Theory, the research employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design conducted at Cagayan State University, Andrews Campus, specifically within the College of Teacher Education. Fifty-six fourth-year Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) English students were selected through purposive sampling. In the quantitative phase, descriptive statistics were used to determine respondents’ level of competence across six dimensions: headline sensationalism evaluation, content and logical consistency, source credibility and author information, bias and objectivity, visual and media content, and emotional appeal. Results revealed an overall Basic level of competence (M = 3.40), with strengths in emotional appeal and source credibility but significant weaknesses in bias detection and logical consistency. Meanwhile, respondents reported confidence to a great extent across awareness, comprehension, analysis, evaluation, advanced critical thinking, and active engagement domains, indicating a notable confidence–competence gap. The qualitative phase, analyzed through thematic analysis, identified both positive practices (e.g., source verification, cross-checking, contextual evaluation) and malpractices (e.g., reliance on virality, emotional bias, impulsive sharing, superficial trust in visuals). Findings highlighted inconsistencies between perceived ability and actual evaluative performance. Based on these findings, the results will be utilized in planning and developing an evidence-based Media Literacy Training Module aimed at combating fake news. The proposed module will focus on addressing identified competence gaps by strengthening analytical reasoning, ethical information consumption, emotional regulation, and critical engagement, aligned with SDG 4.7 and SDG 16.10. Overall, the study underscores the need for structured, skill-based media literacy interventions in teacher education programs to bridge the confidence–competence gap and prepare future educators to fight misinformation effectively.
This study explored the psychological predictors of stakeholders' engagement in the realizationof the Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives (VMGO) of Cagayan State University. It examinedstakeholders' lived experiences in understanding, internalizing, and engaging with theUniversity's VMGO and the psychological factors influencing their engagement in the VMGOin relation to their values, beliefs, motivations, and institutional roles. Utilizing a qualitativeresearch design, the data were gathered from purposively selected stakeholders representingadministrators, faculty members, administrative staff, and students . The data from open-endedquestionnaire were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that stakeholderengagement is shaped by interrelated psychological factors such as organizational identification,intrinsic motivation, psychological ownership, value congruence, institutional pride, sense ofbelonging, and self-efficacy. Participants described the VMGO as a source of purpose, direction,and shared identity that guided their academic, professional, and social responsibilities.Supportive leadership, positive interpersonal relationships, and an inclusive institutional cultureemerged as key facilitators of engagement. The study further revealed that stakeholdersdemonstrated stronger commitment and participation when their personal values and aspirationsaligned with those of the institution.
Dogs are often called, “man’s best friend”, like humans, dog’s value and long life are also affected by diseases. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the type of prevailing dog diseases in Cagayan, Philippines and to determine the proportional prevalence of dog diseases and their distribution according to month, age, breed and sex. Purposively, case study of 630 dogs was gathered from the animal record of 11Veterinary Clinics. Dog diseases were categorized into infectious, non-infectious, and non-specific. Results showed that the highest proportional prevalence was in infectious diseases (76.9%) then non-infectious diseases (11.5%) and non-specific disease (11.4%). Disease specific proportional prevalence includes Parvovirus (28.7%), Ehrlichiosis (20.1%), Helminthiasis (6.0%), Laceration (5.8%), and Demodicosis (3.8%). In this study, results will benefit both animals and humans on disease awareness and management and knowledge on the type of prevailing dog diseases in Cagayan Province. Also, the importance of animal records as an essential part for the establishment of epidemiological and awareness plan in practicing One-Health Approach.
